September is National Preparedness Month 

Public Information Forum

The Erie County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is hosting a Public Information Forum to discuss the current state of emergency preparedness activities in Erie County and to offer the public some suggestions on how they can better prepare themselves for any emergencies that may occur.

Speakers include:

Daniel P. McCartan, RN – ECMC Emergency Manager and LEPC Chairman

“What is the LEPC?”

Daniel Neaverth, Jr., Erie County Commissioner of Emergency Services

“The State of Preparedness in Erie County”

Judith Levan – Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS

“Weather preparedness and our changing climate”

Jeffrey Hartman, Commander – Erie County HazMat Response Team

“Dangerous cargo transported by rail & recent efforts to enhance public safety”

Mike Smith – NITTEC

“Emergency Road Closures”

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Erie County Department of Emergency Services

Training and Operations Center Auditorium

3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Light refreshments will be served.

For any questions, please contact Nancy DiGiore at 716- 858-3928

Download LEPC Public Forum Announcement